Effectiveness of Self-Efficacy and Family Support Program on Addiction Behaviors in Patients with Amphetamine Dependence in the National Institute of Drug Abuse Treatment

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a program that combine selfefficacy and family support in the treatment of drug addiction among patients with amphetamine dependence attending Thanyarak Institute (the Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment). The research was conducted as a quasi-experimental study during May – December 2012. A purposive sampling technique with inclusion criteria was carried out to identify patients who were in the treatment stage. They were equally assigned into (1) the control group (n = 30) who received regular medical and nursing care and (2) the experimental group (n = 30) who engaged in the self-efficacy and family support program in addition to the routine treatment and nursing services. The research tools included group processes for strengthening self-efficacy and family support, a set of self-efficacy recognition questionnaire, a family support questionnaire and the records on relapsing behavior. Data were collected before and after intervention as well as at monthly follow-up visits for 3 consecutive months after discharge. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, paired t - test, and independent t - test. The results revealed that after the study, the experimental group had a lower rate of relapse. Thus, the self-efficacy and family support program may be a useful intervention to improve the effectiveness of amphetamine dependent treatment.